By Holly Goldberg Sloan
Age Group: 9 - 12 Years, 12+ Years
Description: Sila yearns for her mother, stranded in Turkey due to immigration issues. Her world changes when she befriends a wealthy lottery winner and a boy on the autism spectrum, forming an unlikely team to rescue a retired circus elephant. The story gently explores longing, compassion, and how connection gives comfort and hope during hard times.
9 - 12 Years, 12+ Years
Chapter Book (Paperback)
English
Realistic Fiction
Animals, Award-winning, Elephants, Family, Friendship
Holly Goldberg Sloan
Linda Sue Park
Michael Morpurgo
Veera Hiranandani
Raina Telgemeier, Ann M. Martin
Jacqueline Woodson